Student

Name:
Session: May 201x

Internal Assessment Rubric and Feedback Form

Level: Session No. 002171-

Investigation title: Syllabus topic(s):

Design
A S P E C T
Define problem & select variables Controlling variables Developing a method for collection of data

Complete / 2
Formulates a focused problem/ research question and identifies the relevant variables. Designs a method for the effective control of the variables. Develops a method that allows for the collection of sufficient relevant data.

Partial / 1
Formulates a problem/research question that is incomplete or identifies only some relevant variables. Designs a method that makes some attempt to control the variables. Develops a method that allows for the collection of insufficient relevant data.

Not at all / 0
Does not identify a problem/ research question AND does not identify any relevant variables. Designs a method that does not control the variables. Develops a method that does not allow for any relevant data to be collected.

Teachers Instructions and help given:

Assessed Criteria: Aspect: Design Define problem and select variables

Data Collection & Processing

Design

Conclusion & Evaluation

Grade (2,1 or 0) Controlling variables Developing a method for collection of data Subtotal (Design) Recording Raw Data Processing Raw Data Presenting Processed Data Subtotal (DCP) Concluding Evaluating Procedures Improving the Investigation Subtotal (C&E)
Moodle/ Turnitin:

Marking Checklist:

Completed & Correct

X Not complete/ incorrect

Aspect 1: Define the problem and select the variables

Research Question or Aim clearly stated RQ/Aim includes IV and DV Background to investigation included IV correctly identified with units/ range DV correctly identified with units and precision If a hypothesis is required: It is quantitative A sketch graph is included, with explanation Prediction is explained using scientific theory Sources are cited

Aspect 2: Controlling variables

On time:

Coversheet:

Total:

Method to manipulate IV, including specific Controlled variables presented as a table: details of range or increments List all variables to be controlled Method for recording results, including units For each variable: and uncertainty of tools ( ___________ ) How could it impact the results? Annotated photo of equipment or Exactly how will it be controlled? (Value, with experimental set-up method for achieving that value. Full citation of published protocol, if used Results table designed before investigation was planned, to guide Design How will results be presented? Reason. What statistical test(s) will be used? Why? Does plan to collect data address RQ? Min. 5 increments over a suitable range for the IV (unless comparing populations) Explain how range of IV was selected Explain how raw data will be transformed into processed data for comparison/ plotting Sufficient repeats at each increment to ensure reliability and allow for stats. Method clearly presented in step-wise format and can be repeated by others. Safety/ ethics concerns addressed, including animal experimentation policy.

Aspect 3: Developing a method for collection of sufficient relevant data

Candidate declaration: I confirm that this work is my own work and is the final version. I have acknowledged each use of the words or ideas of another person, whether written, oral or visual.

Signed (student): _________________________________

Date: ________

Accepted (teacher): _________________________________ Date: ________

This statement is also checked by the student when submitting the work through Moodle/Turnitin.

Internal Assessment Rubric and Feedback Form

Data Collection and Processing

Recording raw data A S P E C T

Conclusion and Evaluation

Partial / 1 Not at all / 0

Complete / 2

Complete / 2
Concluding
States a conclusion with justification, based on reasonable interpretation of the data. Evaluates weaknesses and limitations.

Partial / 1

Not at all / 0

Processing raw data Presenting processed data

Records appropriate Records appropriate quantitative data and quantitative and Does not record any associated qualitative associated qualitative appropriate quantitative raw data, including units raw data, but with raw data OR raw data is and uncertainties where some mistakes or incomprehensible. relevant. omissions. Processes No processing of raw Processes the quantitative raw data, data is carried out OR quantitative raw data but with some major mistakes are correctly. mistakes and/ or made in processing. omissions. Presents processed Presents processed data data appropriately, Presents processed data appropriately and, but with some inappropriately OR where relevant, includes mistakes and/or incomprehensibly. errors and uncertainties. omissions. Completed & Correct X Not complete/ incorrect

A S P E C T

Evaluating procedures

States no conclusion States a conclusion OR the conclusion is based on a reasonable based on an interpretation of the unreasonable data. interpretation of the data. Identifies some weaknesses and Identifies irrelevant limitations, but the weaknesses and evaluation is weak or limitations. missing. Suggests only superficial improvements. Suggests unrealistic improvements.

Suggests realistic Improving the improvements in respect of identified investigation weaknesses and limitations.

Marking Checklist:

Aspect 1: Concluding
Patterns and trends in data stated, with reference to the graph/ tables. Comparisons, if appropriate, are made Data related to hypothesis or RQ to what extent to they agree/ disagree? Scientific explanation for results Comparison with published data and theoretical texts, if possible. Appropriate language used Supports my hypothesis (not proves or is correct) Associated qualitative data add value to explanations. Sources cited appropriately Suggestions for further investigation stated

Aspect 1: Recording Raw Data

Data Collection and Processing

Raw data clearly distinguished from processed data (possibly separate table) Units of IV and DV present and correct Uncertainties correct ( __ ) All data are recorded correctly and honestly

Decimal points consistent throughout Decimal points consistent with precision of the measuring equipment Associated qualitative data (observations) MUST be recorded or zero awarded.

Conclusion and Evaluation

Aspect 2: Evaluating procedures

Reference to error bars (or STDEV) with regard to variability of results Analysis of reliability of results: Are data sufficient to address the RQ? Was the range of the IV appropriate? Identify & Explain anomalous data points Refer to quantitative data Evaluate random biological variation, measurement/ instrument errors, systematic error (problems with the method) in terms of: Possible effect on data Significance of the weakness or limitation in terms of the data set This can be clearly presented in a table.

Aspect 2: Processing Raw Data

Calculations to determine DV carried out, if necessary Calculations or statistical tests appropriate to investigation and address RQ Mathematics correctly applied Worked example calculations given Tables & graphs do not break across pages Titles self-explanatory and complete Consistent decimal places Uncertainties/ errors included Appropriate choice of graph Graphs clear, colouring appropriate Effective use of space Standard deviations included where appropriate, with appropriate DP. Uncertainties adjusted to reflect any calculations carried out. Processed data (and decimal places) consistent with precision of recorded data Axes labeled clearly, including metric/ SI units and uncertainties of values Axes scaled appropriately Error bars included, unless insignificant Error bar source (e.g. standard deviation) stated and s.d. data are correct Best fit line produced by you, not Excel.

Aspect 3: Presenting Processed Data

Time management or human error may be mentioned, though these are not scientific errors they should be eliminated with good practical skills. The focus here should be on the investigation.

Aspect 3: Improving the investigation

For each weakness or limitation mentioned above, how could improved experimental design remove or reduce the impact of the error in terms of: Techniques used to collect and record data, including precision of equipment Design of the investigation, including range of values chosen and repeats of each IV data point Realistic, specific and achievable improvements